Remove device backups from iTunes

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Remove device backups from iTunes

I have iTunes on my iMac backing up multiple iPhones and iPads. As we have forgotten the password for encrypting one of the iPhones, I want to remove that device and all of its backups. Once all the backups and the device are removed, I will want to re-add the device and start a non-password protected backup.

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Daryl

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3), iPhone 5s iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 8, 2016 4:32 PM

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Limnos

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Feb 8, 2016 7:41 PM in response to dmbanke

iTunes Menu Bar, Itunes > Preferences > Devices

--> A list of backups. Select the backup you wish to delete, and click "Delete Backup"

http://osxdaily.com/2009/09/11/iphone-backup-location/ - your iPhone files are backed up at the following location:

in Mac OS X:

~(your home directory)/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/

in Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\(user)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

in Windows Vista, Windows 7:

C:\Users\(user)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup

Find and manage your iTunes [iOS] backups - https://support.apple.com/HT204215

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